Athanassios C. Tsikliras

Athanassios C. Tsikliras serves as Professor of Fish and Fisheries Biology at the Laboratory of Ichthyology, School of Biology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. His academic foundation includes a PhD in Fish Biology and Fisheries from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2004) and an MSc in Oceanography from the University of Southampton (1998).

Education

• PhD in Fish Biology and Fisheries, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2004
• MSc in Oceanography, University of Southampton, 1998

Research Focus

His expertise centers on Mediterranean marine ecosystems with emphasis on fisheries biology, ichthyology, and sustainable resource management. Key research domains include fish stock assessment methodologies, ecosystem modeling, gear selectivity analysis, and conservation biology of native and invasive species. His work integrates field studies with computational approaches to address fisheries sustainability challenges in the Mediterranean region.

Publication Trends

Recent publications (2022-2023) demonstrate consistent focus on advancing fisheries assessment tools like the CMSY++ method, ecosystem modeling through Ecopath with Ecosim, and species-specific conservation studies. His research spans analytical method development, invasive species ecology, gear technology impacts, and ray/elasmobranch conservation, all contributing to evidence-based fisheries management in European seas.

Academic Engagement

Professor Tsikliras actively contributes to scientific discourse as Associate Editor for Marine Fisheries, Aquaculture and Living Resources and Review Editor for Marine Biology at Frontiers in Marine Science. His laboratory work at Aristotle University involves international collaborations reflected in co-authorship with researchers across Mediterranean institutions, focusing on ecosystem-based approaches to fisheries management.